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Home My WebLink About1654-PHE DATE: February 19,2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a building construction/gencral contractor business in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1654-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to the property owner meeting all applicable city codes. Total Restoration Company is applying for a specific use permit to allow a building construction/general contractor business at 10295 Eastex Freeway. This property is the former location of Girls' Haven, Total Restoration Company repairs/restores buildings and structures damaged by water or fire. The subject property will be the location of the company's Beaumont District Office. The applicant states that no contractor equipment will be parked or scattered around the property. The type of materials the company uses for repair will be stored in a proposed 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse behind the existing structure. In addition to Total Restoration's office and warehouse, a 12,150 sq. ft. commercial building and 7 units of multiple family dwellings are proposed. Another area in the northeast comer of the property in also designated for future commercial use. Commercial and multiple family are permitted by right in a GC -MD District. When the business owner originally came to the City to get building permits, it was to install a new roof and to do interior work. The building was not to be occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy was issued. However, a parking lot was installed and an owner identification sign was constructed without any permits. The Fire Marshall states that a fire hydrant needs to be installed because the property does not have adequate fire protection. Therefore, staff is recommending that the approval of this specific use permit be approved conditioned upon the business owner complying with all applicable city codes. Failure to do so could be reason for revocation of the specific use permit. STAFF REPORT continued In 1998, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow a wholesale durable goods business on the property immediately to the south of the subject. That business never materialized. In 2001, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow a climate controlled storage facility on the that same property. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 9 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition -. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat RS-4, Tract 72 & adj. railroad right-of-way, W.B. Dyches Survey, Abstract 17, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 2.92 acres, more or less. � 8��i��@�� an Mr. Stephen C.Richardson, NCP Planning Director City cfBeaumont P.[>,Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 7y7O4 Reference: Specific Use Permit Dear Mr. Richardson: Terry Shipman, P_E_ President John Holm, P,E., L.S., Vice -President |�'.N 1T `//��`/^°� |T Attached are our application & forms for aSpecific Use Permit for the subject property together with the application fee of $350,00. The proposed use of the former Girl's Heaven building (10205 Eashx Fnoo*my) is for the Total Restoration Company's Beaumont Oktdd Offioe, Total Restoration repairs/restores buildings and/or structures damaged bywater orfire. Their business activities fall within general contractors requirements necessitating the specific use permit request, The Total Restoration business for building repair does not uU|i|ize maheda|m, supplies and equipment usually associated with general contractors. No contractor equipment will be parked or scattered around the property and the type Vfmaterials they use for repair will be stored inthe proposed warehouse behind the existing building. The equipment parked on the premise will be trucks and vans consistent with their business. We will like to appear before the Planning & Zoning Commission on February 19, 2003. If you have any questions regarding this application please advise. Respectfully Submitted �/ . I cc: Total Restoration 1405 ConurstonmCou,i Boo*umnt. Texas 77706 Phone 409'832-7238 Fax 489-832-7303 EIGHT CONDITIOINS FOR THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 1. Use of the property is consistence with the use designated for the existing zoning — GC -MD. The type of business for the existing structure (Former Girl's Haven) will not diminish or impair property values within the vicinity. Planned development will increase values, 2. The establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development but will enhance the surrounding property developments. 3. All utilities are either existing and/or approval has been received to connect utilities to all existing and proposed structures. Access to Old Voth Road and Eastex Freeway presently exist. Adequate drainage will be designed and constructed. 4. TxDot approval for two driveways to Eastex Freeway frontage road has been received. Access road to Old Voth will replace the existing dirt drive. Parking for all buildings will meet City of Beaumont codes. 5. The development of the facilities shown on the site plan will not create odors, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations, 6. No directional lighting will be provided and lighting will not affect the neighboring properties. 7. Sufficient landscaping and wooden screening fences between commercial and multi -family uses will be installed. Landscaping shall be consistent with City of Beaumont Codes. 8. The proposed site plan is in accordance with the area zoning and comprehensive plan. JN 5 PZ rR. 513.14 & ILI ram 1 FILE 1654-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a business office for a building NORTH construction/gencral contractor in a GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. 1 Location: 10295 Eastex Frwy. ICALE V=200, Applicant: Fittz andltipman, Inc. S 70 65 LL "GC D VIS DR to /1 10 �7, 777=7N, AM', AMX�Wj, Vol OF,,r�:�r*'� / fi oa itlot, g7l I�v ■ P-qm& FOTAL RESTORATION N A PRELIMINARY SITE FTAN P'TEX FREEWAY 1029.5 , AS h F �W7 BEAUMONT, TEXAS ittz&Shipman CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application isill Compliance CONDITIONS: I. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 1 That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments; S. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. That the proposed rise is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Application is not in Compliance collinlerks Attached ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Condition 3 follows: 3. The Fire Marshall states that the property is under served with fire protection. As a result, he is requiring that a fire hydrant be installed. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Total Restoration, Inc. LOCATION: 10295 Eastex Freeway EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 2.92 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Office space in former residence FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant GC -MD (General Coniniercial-Multiple Fancily Dwelling) District EAST: Eastex Freeway GC -MD SOUTH: Storage facility GC -MD WEST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Activity Corridor OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: Existing former residence remodeled for office use. STREETS: Eastex Freeway - U.S. Highways 69, 96 and 287. The freeway has a right-of-way width of approximately 300'. Southbound service road of the highway accesses the subject property, GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued Old Voth Road - major collector with a 60' wide right-of-way with an 18'pavement width. DRAINAGE: Eastex Freeway - open ditch drainage; Old Voth Road - open ditch drainage WATER: Old Voth Road - 16" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Old Voth Road - 10" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #14 8250 Old Voth Road @ Chinn Lane. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE Fire protection is inadequate.